Non-FFL Auctioneers in Universal Background States
Auctioneers who are not Federal Firearms Licensees must handle firearms at auctions very carefully. Federal law prohibits unlicensed individuals from transferring or possessing firearms on behalf of others. Even in states with universal background check laws, non-FFL auctioneers cannot physically receive or hold firearms during the auction. Understanding these rules protects the auctioneer, the seller, and the bidders from legal risk. Under the Gun Control Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 922 and 923, […]






![Li] emptywheel
@emptywheel.bsky.social
Wondering if any Member of Congress will demand details of
how ATF fucked up analysis of those bullet engravings so badly--
whether someone was pressured to target trans people--and
how it was leaked (Crowder says he was subpoenaed).
The leak put every trans person at risk.
@raskin.house.gov](https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/191/958/669/086/762/small/8b282ad2998aa845.png)